24 hours traveling around the famous beautiful temples in Soc Trang-Travel

On this holiday, if you don’t know where to go, go to Soc Trang to discover beautiful temples, unique architecture associated with many mysterious legends and thousands of enchanting virtual living corners.

On this holiday, if you don’t know where to go, go to Soc Trang to discover beautiful temples, unique architecture associated with many mysterious legends and thousands of enchanting virtual living corners.

Located downstream of Hau River, the natural scenery in Soc Trang is very cool and fresh. With the weather not too hot, Soc Trang is the right choice for summer days tourism. Recently, blogger Henry Duong had 24 hours to “travel” around the good land to discover famous beautiful temples. Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, as soon as he arrived in Soc Trang, the young man was immediately attracted by the unique architecture of Khmer, Chinese temples…

Ta Mon Pagoda

Ta Mon Pagoda, in Khmer is also known as Wat Serey Tamon. The pagoda is located next to Ta Mon canal (Dao Vien hamlet, Vien Binh commune, Tran De), about 20km from the city center. On the weekend with beautiful weather, no rain, visit the majestic and majestic Ta Mon pagoda and silently admire the talents of the artisans through elaborately carved and painted patterns, typical for traditional Khmer architecture. system.

Kh’Leang . ancient temple

Kh’Leang ancient pagoda bears the imprint of Khmer architecture. The pagoda is located on the banks of the romantic Moon River, with delicate and sharp architecture. In addition to the traditional Khmer patterns, there is a harmonious combination with the Vietnamese – Chinese style in the layout and arrangement.

The temple grounds are large, shady with palm trees, trees associated with the life and culture of the Khmer people.

The roof of the pagoda is built in three folds. The middle crease is larger than the side folds and has no roof tower. The roof has sharp peaks, high slope, winding dragon statue, fan-shaped spreading head, curved tail.

The idols of Teahu and Yeak are decorated on the steps leading to the main hall. Every year, many traditional rituals are solemnly held at the temple, including Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year’s Ceremony), Sene Dol Ta (Grandparents Worship Ceremony), Ooc – Om – Boc (Moon Worshiping Ceremony)…

Temple of the Cup

Chen Kieu Pagoda, also known as Sa Lon Pagoda (Dai Tam Commune, My Xuyen District), is located right on National Highway 1A, in the direction from Soc Trang City to Bac Lieu. Chen Kieu Pagoda is known as one of the temples with “unique” architecture with pieces of dishes and crockery on the wall.

The campus of Chen Kieu Pagoda is very large with many cool green trees, giving visitors a very comfortable and pleasant feeling.

The roof of the pagoda is typical like many other Khmer temples, including 3 staggered roofs, the smallest roof on the top. Seen from above, the roof of the pagoda looks like a delicate brocade cloth with many beautiful symmetrical motifs.

Temple of Botum Vong Sa Som Rong

Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda is also known as Som Rong Pagoda. The place where the pagoda was located formerly grew a lot of Som Rong trees, from which the pagoda got its name. Currently in the temple, there are still 2 Som Rong trees growing lushly.

The most prominent in the temple grounds is the stupa placed right in the aisle and parallel to the main hall. The stupa at Som Rong Pagoda has four directions and has four paths representing: compassion, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Along the two sides of the path leading to the stupa are decorated with the image of the snake god Naga and the motifs of Khmer carved patterns. The tower is painted in gray, exuding a modern, majestic and ancient look. This is also the place most visitors check-in at Som Rong Pagoda.

Visiting Som Rong Pagoda, visitors will admire the largest outdoor statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering nirvana in Vietnam. The statue was inaugurated in 2013 with a length of 52 meters, a height of 12 meters and located 23 meters above the ground. The statue is considered a special highlight, one of the attractive features of the temple. Visiting Som Rong Pagoda in the late afternoon, in addition to the temple ceremony, praying for peace, you can also bring home an impressive and unique photo album.

Bat Temple

Bat Pagoda also has other names such as Ma Toc Pagoda, Mahatup Pagoda is one of the typical pagoda architecture of the Khmer people.

Seen from above, Bat Pagoda is located in the middle of the campus surrounded by the green color of countless ancient trees.

The most interesting thing for visitors when coming to Bat Pagoda is to admire the sight of thousands of bats hanging from branches and leaves. Although in Soc Trang there are many peaceful temples and shady gardens, the fact that bats only choose Bat Pagoda as a residence seems to be a mystery. They only perch on the trees in the temple grounds, absolutely not outside.

Bat Pagoda is the first temple to be ranked as a National Landmark in Soc Trang. This is both a center for educational activities and organizing traditional religious festivals of the Khmer people, as well as a venue for cultural activities of the local community.

Thien Hau Temple in Soc Trang

The pagoda is also known as Thien Hau Co Mieu. According to the locals, the temple was built by a collective of Cantonese merchants living here. In front of the temple are two words “Phuc” and “Tang” implying to increase the blessings for the people of the world.

“As soon as I stepped foot in the gate, what made me overwhelmed and excited was the bright red image of the peace lanterns hanging everywhere in the temple. The center of the main hall worships the gods revered by the community. It is the statue of Lady Thien Hau in the middle, Quan Thanh De Quan on the right and Tien Thanh Hien Triet on the left…”, Henry Duong said.

Truc Lam Zen Monastery Soc Trang

Construction started on July 24, 2017 and was inaugurated and put into use on January 5, 2020.

Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Soc Trang has more than 18 works built with unique architecture of the Ly – Tran dynasties such as: three-way gate, empty floor, bell tower, stupa, three treasures, ancestral house, abbot’s house, assembly hall. school. This place is not only meaningful in terms of spirituality but also a monumental architectural art work.

The curved roof of the pagoda is shaped like the bow of a boat, symbolizing the will to cope with the waves. The roof of the pagoda narrows from above, spreads to the bottom to create a solid position.

Just walking around the Zen Monastery, you have a beautiful and mesmerizing virtual living album.